capability

Definition

  • noun: the ability to do something
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'capable'
  • often plural
  • synonyms: capacity, capableness, skill

Examples

  • The country's military 'capability' is unclear. [=the country's ability to fight a war is unclear]

  • The country does not have 'nuclear capability'. [=does not have nuclear weapons]

  • The device has the 'capability' of recording two television channels at once.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So one night, I'm working a gig up in New Jersey or something. Some real mediocre band. Lead guitarist comes out, starts shredding licks... way beyond his capabilities. Like shit that had to be coming from somewhere else. I noticed he was using a new pick. Weird-looking thing with horns on it. (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny